Lease Distribution

Giving out copies of your lease

After you have reviewed the lease with your new tenants, you will
want to keep an original signed copy for your records. Make sure all
tenants that will be living in the deweling have signed the lease. It
should also include the date the lease was signed by all parties. You
will also want to give a copy of the lease to the new tenants so that
you can remind them of the terms should they not follow them. Also, many
times they will need a signed copy of the lease to obtain parking permits
or to prove residency.

It is not recommended to give out your lease to anyone else such as neighbors
or prospective tenants. This will help you to avoid questions about your rental
practices that others may not agree with. Your agreement is between you and
the tenants that will live in your property. While it is always a good idea to have
an attorney review your lease, especially if you have any concerns about
improper terms, it is still best to limit the number of people who have access
to it.